Traveling Superintendent​/QC

Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Triple Hat (Superintendent / QC Manager / SSHO) to lead field operations on federal healthcare construction projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

This role is responsible for overall site leadership, contract compliance, quality control implementation, and safety management. The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering complex federal construction projects-preferably medical treatment facilities (MTFs), clinics, hospitals, or healthcare renovations-while meeting strict USACE EM 385-1-1, NAVFAC, and federal quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical knowledge, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in high-visibility federal environments.

Key Responsibilities
Superintendent (Field Operations)

• Manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and government stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the project schedule (3-week look-ahead, daily reports, recovery schedules).
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Lead weekly coordination and production meetings.
• Oversee site logistics, phasing, infection control (ICRA), and interim life safety measures (ILSM) for occupied healthcare facilities.
• Maintain strict adherence to project milestones and USACE reporting requirements.

Quality Control (QC Manager)

• Develop, implement, and manage the project-specific Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Conduct and document preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies and commissioning agents.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and deficiency tracking.
• Maintain daily QC reports in RMS/QCS (USACE Resident Management System).
• Ensure compliance with USACE Three-Phase Control System.
• Prepare for and support government QA inspections and audits.

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

• Develop and implement the Site-Specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
• Enforce compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and safety meetings/toolbox talks.
• Investigate and document incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper training, certifications, and safety documentation for all personnel.
• Coordinate safety audits and ensure full compliance with federal safety mandates.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of construction experience, with 5+ years in federal construction.
• Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent on USACE or federal projects.
• Certified QC Manager (USACE CQM certification required).
• OSHA 30-hour (minimum); OSHA 40-hour EM 385 preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience using USACE RMS/QCS on the contractor side.
• Strong knowledge of federal healthcare construction standards, infection control, and commissioning.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work on-site for project duration.

Preferred:

• Experience delivering healthcare facilities, VA hospitals, military medical clinics, or surgical suites.
• Experience with design-build federal projects.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Procore, P6, or similar construction management software experience.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination
• Deep knowledge of federal construction regulations
• High-level organization and documentation discipline
• Proactive risk management
• Strong communication skills with government stakeholders
• Ability to balance production, quality, and safety simultaneously

Benefits

Our Client Offers:

• A very generous healthcare insurance program (75% of employee and their dependents)
• Federal holidays off
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid personal time off
• Company credit card
• All expenses paid while traveling for work / long term projects (lodging, food, car, gas, etc.)
• Internal Travel Planner to support with travel (plane tickets) and lodging arrangements (hotel, Airbnb, etc.)

• Opportunity to work on impactful federal healthcare projects
• Long-term career growth in the federal construction sector

If you are a seasoned federal construction professional who thrives in high-responsibility leadership roles and understands the rigor of USACE healthcare projects, we encourage you to apply.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.